Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Hojbjerg injured, Cornelius out until 2027: OM arrives at Troyes decimated
The international break has brought a string of setbacks for Marseille: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is sidelined for several weeks, Derek Cornelius will not play again before 2027, and several key players arrive diminished ahead of Saturday's trip to Troyes.
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Tchouameni reveals he played World Cup with ankle pain
Absent from Zidane's first France squad due to injury, Aurélien Tchouameni explains his underwhelming World Cup performances by a hidden ankle problem that emerged from the third match onwards. His France status is now under threat from the rise of Lucas da Cunha.
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Isak and Gakpo injury doubts leave Liverpool shorthanded for Man City showdown
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are doubts for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield, with both forwards picking up injuries during the international break.
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Vertigo forces Alvin Hines out of UFC Fight Night 293 heavyweight bout
Alvin Hines has withdrawn from his scheduled heavyweight clash with Gabriel Lourenco at UFC Fight Night 293 on November 7 in Las Vegas due to a vertigo diagnosis, further delaying his search for a first UFC win.
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UFC 334 lightweight bout scrapped after both Sadykhov and Nascimento suffer injuries
The lightweight clash between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento has been pulled from UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden on November 14, with both fighters dealing with injuries sustained during training camp.
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All Blacks call up Narawa as Mo'unga ruled out of Bledisloe Cup with calf injury
Richie Mo'unga is set to miss both Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia after suffering a calf injury at training on Tuesday. Emoni Narawa has been called into the All Blacks squad as cover, with Damian McKenzie moving to fly-half and Beauden Barrett shifting to fullback.
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Beauden Barrett returns at fullback as All Blacks name all three Barrett brothers to face Wallabies
Beauden Barrett starts at fullback for the All Blacks against Australia at Eden Park after Richie Mo'unga is ruled out with a hamstring tear, reuniting all three Barrett brothers in the starting XV.
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Quansah embraces right-back rivalry with Alexander-Arnold as Tuchel's trust grows
Jarell Quansah has spoken candidly about competing with Trent Alexander-Arnold for England's right-back spot, while revealing central defence remains his preferred position after impressing Thomas Tuchel across multiple roles.
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Mo'unga calf tear deepens All Blacks injury crisis ahead of Bledisloe Cup
Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup preparations after scans confirmed a calf tear sustained in training, with Fehi Fineanganofo also withdrawn due to concussion and a hamstring strain.
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Sale Sharks to be without Xavier Roe for two or three games as scrum-half flies home for birth of first child
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has confirmed scrum-half Xavier Roe will miss the club's next two or three fixtures after returning to New Zealand, where his partner Ruby is due to give birth to their first child next week.
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Second-to-last in Ligue 1, Marseille admits being the team that runs the least
After five consecutive defeats, Olympique de Marseille's management has drawn a worrying assessment of its squad: the club is the formation that produces the least physical effort in Ligue 1, a structural problem difficult to correct.
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Premier League injury round-up: Arsenal, United and City hit hard after international break
The Premier League returns this weekend with several clubs counting the cost of the international break. Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Brentford are among the sides dealing with fresh injury concerns ahead of a packed fixture list.
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Baxter confirms Hooper available for Newcastle clash after Bledisloe omission
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says Australia flanker Tom Hooper arrived back in England on Thursday morning and is in line for a bench role against Newcastle Red Bulls at Sandy Park this weekend, having been cut from Les Kiss's Bledisloe Cup squad.
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Meafou commits to Toulouse until 2032 with five-year extension despite rival interest
France lock Emmanuel Meafou has signed a five-year contract extension with Toulouse, tying him to the Top 14 champions until 2032 and ending reported interest from Stade Français.
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Sesko doubt and 10 more injury concerns cloud Man United's return against Spurs
Manchester United face Tottenham on Saturday carrying a lengthy injury list, with Benjamin Sesko a doubt due to a recurring shin problem and Matthijs de Ligt still working his way back from 10 months out.
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Russell to start Singapore GP from the back after Mercedes engine failure in Malaysia
George Russell will take a power unit penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix, dropping him to the back of the grid after his fourth engine of the season failed on lap 50 of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The setback widens his deficit to championship leader Kimi Antonelli to 84 points.
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Russell handed grid penalty for Singapore GP after Malaysia power unit failure
George Russell will start from the back of the grid at Marina Bay this Sunday after Mercedes confirmed a power unit penalty following his retirement in Malaysia. The setback deepens his 84-point championship deficit to team-mate Kimi Antonelli with seven rounds remaining.
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Leicester hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas forced to retire at 23 on medical grounds
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas, 23, has been forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds, deepening a hooker crisis at the club with Jamie Blamire and Charlie Clare also currently sidelined through injury.
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Mourinho dresses down Mbappé over public outings during knee recovery
José Mourinho had a heated one-on-one with Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground on Tuesday morning, criticizing the French striker's high-profile appearances — a night out in Paris and a cycling video in the Swiss Alps — while recovering from a left knee injury. His starting status for Saturday's match against Villarreal is now in doubt.
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England A loosehead van der Flier signs new Leicester Tigers deal despite rival interest
Archie van der Flier has committed his future to Leicester Tigers, signing a new contract despite interest from other Premiership clubs. The 24-year-old prop has made 27 first-team appearances since his debut in October 2023.
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